Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
-
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Odd Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
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Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune for size control
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
-
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
leatherleaf
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Leatherleaf
Kraut Robert
In French
Leatherleaf
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
leatherleaf
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Leatherleaf
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
leatherleaf
erva robert
In Polish
Leatherleaf
herb robert
In Latin
Leatherleaf
Robertus herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Geraniales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Leatherleaf and Herb Robert
Season and care of Leatherleaf and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leatherleaf and Herb Robert Physical Information
Leatherleaf and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf and Herb Robert are as follows:
Leatherleaf flower color:
Leatherleaf leaf color: Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Leatherleaf and Herb Robert
Care of Leatherleaf and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.